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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has issued a tender titled "Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting" in the field of analysis services, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage following an open competition method for below-threshold contracts. The organisation is located in Oxfordshire, within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, and is a central government public authority. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 21st August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 17th August 2026. The tender, identified as T/045RAF/26, has a contract value estimated at GBP 90,000 net (GBP 108,000 gross) and covers services related to gamma spectroscopy on approximately 600 drums.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in analysis and consultancy services to engage with a significant public sector client. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform and meet the selection criteria under the Procurement Act 2023. The tender prioritises quality, with a 75% emphasis on technical quality and 25% on pricing, making it suitable for businesses with strong technical capabilities in spectroscopy. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and concludes on 30th September 2027, with potential extensions for up to two additional years, offering long-term business growth opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gamma Spectroscopy Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has a requirement for the provision of gamma spectroscopy analysis and reporting on up to 600 drums. Full details of the requirement are available by downloading the tender documents and specification from the link in this notice.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: The option to extend by two further period of one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074990-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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